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A VVCAL Look-Back: Vibrant Vintage CAL Through the Years

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Hello, lovely crafter! With the 2016 VVCAL Reboot kicking off on May 19th, I thought it would be nice to take a look at the previous VVCALs through the years, and see the wide variety of blankets that can be made from the patterns. I start with an introduction to the CAL so if you’re new to it, you can get a good sense of what it’s all about. I hope you enjoy this long and photo-driven post! I really brought out all of the good pics to show you the possibilities. Quick Links

Creative Clarity, Episode 3: Phase 2 of the Artist’s Journey and How to Beat Creative Burnout

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Hello, fellow crafter! Today I have the third episode of Creative Clarity ready for you. As a lifelong creative, I know there are a wide variety of barriers, blocks, and struggles in the life of an artist, and whether you are a hobbyist or a career artist, they can stop you from being your best creative self. Every month, the Creative Clarity series will share knowledge, tips, and know-how to help you overcome these obstacles and deepen your practice. Creative Clarity is not written specifically for crochet artists; rather, it will benefit any type of creator who is looking to cultivate a thriving creative practice. But, we all know that I’m a crochet blanket designer, so for my crochet peeps, each post in this series has a relevant free crochet pattern released in the same month, so you can channel the energy of the Creative Clarity series into a fresh project. I am super excited to share this with you, and my goal is for you to have at least one ah-ha moment in every …

2016 VVCAL Reboot: Main Information Page

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Introduction Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I am shouting out the announcement for the reboot of my 2016 VVCAL! You may have heard of my 2018 VVCAL, 2020 VVCAL, and 2022 VVCAL. Well, those are my latest VVCAL blanket projects, and as you may know, I design and host the VVCAL every 2 years since 2016. But on the odd-numbered years, I have been missing the VVCAL so much! I decided to start hosting a reboot throwback on the odd-numbered years. So the first reboot will be the 2016 VVCAL! This will not be a full length VVCAL, rather an abbreviated 10-week version and I will update the patterns as well if needed. Here is what the schedule will look like over the next few years: PDF Version Updated reboot PDF coming soon! You can find the current 2016 VVCAL PDF on Etsy. Quick Links to Each Week Theme The theme for the 2016 VVCAL is Names of important people in my life (This is so personal because it was before I knew the VVCAL would …

Free Crochet Pattern: Gumdrop Garden Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I have a special release for you – The Gumdrop Garden Blanket! A sweet mix of four different motifs with a continuous join and simple border, this project is perfect for a quick in-between projects stash buster. You can hide all sorts of odd colored remnants in this blanket and it will look wonderful. PDF Format The condensed PDF version of this pattern is available for convenient printing on Etsy and Ravelry, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase. This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms

Free Crochet Pattern: Gumdrop Garden Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I have a special release for you – The Gumdrop Garden Blanket! A sweet mix of four different motifs with a continuous join and simple border, this project is perfect for a quick in-between projects stash buster. You can hide all sorts of odd colored remnants in this blanket and it will look wonderful. PDF Format The condensed PDF version of this pattern is available for convenient printing on Etsy and Ravelry, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase. This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms

Scheepjes Colour Lab CAL: Bonus Pattern (Dutch Translation)

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Hello lovely crafter! I can’t believe the Colour Lab CAL is already over, but there is a way to ride the wave for a little while longer. With every Scheepjes CAL there is a small bonus pattern, and today I want to share mine with you. I wrote the Rosalind Motif just for you all, and I hope you enjoy it! This motif is a great way to use up leftover remnants of your Scrumptious Kit if you got one, or just add it to your pattern collection as a freebie on me. The name comes from British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, Rosalind Franklin, whose work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA. Unfortunately, her discovery of the structure of DNA went largely unrecognized during her life, as others took credit for her works. Note: I made a full blanket with this motif! That FO Post will be live next Wednesday for you to check out! More Free Pattern Versions PDF Format Coming soon! The condensed PDF version of this pattern is available for convenient …

Scheepjes Colour Lab CAL: Bonus Pattern (German Translation)

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Hello lovely crafter! I can’t believe the Colour Lab CAL is already over, but there is a way to ride the wave for a little while longer. With every Scheepjes CAL there is a small bonus pattern, and today I want to share mine with you. I wrote the Rosalind Motif just for you all, and I hope you enjoy it! This motif is a great way to use up leftover remnants of your Scrumptious Kit if you got one, or just add it to your pattern collection as a freebie on me. The name comes from British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, Rosalind Franklin, whose work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA. Unfortunately, her discovery of the structure of DNA went largely unrecognized during her life, as others took credit for her works. Note: I made a full blanket with this motif! That FO Post will be live next Wednesday for you to check out! More Free Pattern Versions PDF Format Coming soon! The condensed PDF version of this pattern is available for convenient …

Free Crochet Pattern: Rosalind Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello lovely crafter! I can’t believe the Colour Lab CAL is already over, but there is a way to ride the wave for a little while longer. With every Scheepjes CAL there is a small bonus pattern, and today I want to share mine with you. I wrote the Rosalind Motif just for you all, and I hope you enjoy it! This motif is a great way to use up leftover remnants of your Scrumptious Kit if you got one, or just add it to your pattern collection as a freebie on me. The name comes from British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, Rosalind Franklin, whose work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA. Unfortunately, her discovery of the structure of DNA went largely unrecognized during her life, as others took credit for her works. More Free Pattern Versions PDF Format The condensed PDF version of this pattern is available for convenient printing on Etsy and Ravelry, and the English Language US Terms and UK Terms versions are included in the purchase.

Free Crochet Pattern: Rosalind Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello lovely crafter! I can’t believe the Colour Lab CAL is already over, but there is a way to ride the wave for a little while longer. With every Scheepjes CAL there is a small bonus pattern, and today I want to share mine with you. I wrote the Rosalind Motif just for you all, and I hope you enjoy it! This motif is a great way to use up leftover remnants of your Scrumptious Kit if you got one, or just add it to your pattern collection as a freebie on me. The name comes from British chemist and X-ray crystallographer, Rosalind Franklin, whose work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA. Unfortunately, her discovery of the structure of DNA went largely unrecognized during her life, as others took credit for her works. PDF Format The condensed PDF version of this pattern is available for convenient printing on Etsy and Ravelry, and the English Language US Terms and UK Terms versions are included in the purchase. More Free Pattern Versions

Scheepjes Colour Lab CAL Wrap-Up and Crafter Showcase!

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Hello, lovely crafter! I absolutely cannot believe that the Colour Lab CAL is wrapping up! I had the best time with the CAL, and seeing everyone’s interpretations of the color layout made all of the hard work worthwhile. Today I decided to create a wrap-up post. This is mostly a show and tell post of lovely CAL WIP and FO images. Lots of eye candy! First, let’s take a walk down memory lane to see all of the 8 CAL Parts, and then I want to show off a few of the many, many WIPs that you can find in the Scheepjes International Facebook Group.

Free Crochet Pattern: Hearts in Bloom Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, crafter! This month, I am focusing on Phase 1 of the Artist’s Journey, and the importance of imitation when just starting out in your craft. You can read all about that in Episode 2 of Creative Clarity. I shared a bit about my first phase of designing in that post, but in 2014 while I was still in the beginning stages of crochet design, I saw a heart mandala that I fell in love with and wanted to turn into a blanket motif. I reached out to the designer, Crochet Millan, and asked if I could add on additional rounds to her design, and create a quarter motif and a half motif to make a full blanket. She gave me permission, and I made the additions a freebie on my website. Hearts in Bloom For the accompanying crochet pattern to this month’s Creative Clarity episode, I decided to revisit that pattern, but the original mandala is no longer available as a design online anywhere. This was indeed almost a decade ago! So my updated …

Free Crochet Pattern: Hearts in Bloom Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, crafter! This month, I am focusing on Phase 1 of the Artist’s Journey, and the importance of imitation when just starting out in your craft. You can read all about that in Episode 2 of Creative Clarity. I shared a bit about my first phase of designing in that post, but in 2014 while I was still in the beginning stages of crochet design, I saw a heart mandala that I fell in love with and wanted to turn into a blanket motif. I reached out to the designer, Crochet Millan, and asked if I could add on additional rounds to her design, and create a quarter motif and a half motif to make a full blanket. She gave me permission, and I made the additions a freebie on my website. Hearts in Bloom For the accompanying crochet pattern to this month’s Creative Clarity episode, I decided to revisit that pattern, but the original mandala is no longer available as a design online anywhere. This was indeed almost a decade ago! So my updated …

Creative Clarity, Episode 2: Phase 1 of the Artist’s Journey and a Deep Dive into the Realm of Copying

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Hello, fellow crafter! Today I have the second episode of Creative Clarity ready for you. As a lifelong creative, I know there are a wide variety of barriers, blocks, and struggles in the life of an artist, and whether you are a hobbyist or a career artist, they can stop you from being your best creative self. Every month, the Creative Clarity series will share knowledge, tips, and know-how to help you overcome these obstacles and deepen your practice. Creative Clarity is not written specifically for crochet artists; rather, it will benefit any type of creator who is looking to cultivate a thriving creative practice. But, we all know that I’m a crochet blanket designer, so for my crochet peeps, each post in this series has a relevant free crochet pattern released in the same month, so you can channel the energy of the Creative Clarity series into a fresh project. I am super excited to share this with you, and my goal is for you to have at least one ah-ha moment in every …

Scheepjes Colour Lab CAL: Part 8 (UK/US Terms)

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Hello lovely crafter! Welcome to Part 8 of the Colour Lab CAL! I’m so excited that this next part is finally released, and we can all get started working on it together. I published a Main Page and a Tips and Tricks page (US Terms // UK Terms), so if you haven’t read through those, you may wan to check them out! If you don’t have your yarn yet, you can still get a kit, and that information is below. Be sure to read this whole post very carefully, including the Measurements and Gauge section for this part, as it has important information. There are tips throughout the post, so be sure to take a look at everything. This post does not have stitch-specific instruction, so I have labeled the post usable for both US and UK Terms. Buy an Official Kit! To purchase a kit, you can see if there is a Scheepjes Retailer near you, or please consider heading to one of the links below, as I am personally affiliated with these two …

Colour Lab CAL Demo Blanket Updates! Whirl and Scrumptious Yarns with Layout Schematics

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to show you what I have been working on while everyone is busy with the Colour Lab CAL Part 7. First, I want to show off a few of the many, many WIPs that you can find in the Scheepjes International Facebook Group, and then I will reveal my project. As you know, I have been working on a Whirl project and a Scrumptious project, but there is a twist with both of them, and I want to share with you how you can also replicate these demo blankets. In the past, I have shared my Whirl version and my Scrumptious version of the Colour Lab CAL. Check them out if you like!